Who are the people of Central Asia? Today, we're going to take a look at the people and genetics of the region of Central Asia, mostly the Central AsianTurkic peoples.
Central Asia is a very noteworthy region, seeing how it was one of the first instances on the planet of a major genetic shift in a human population since antiquity, and the former indigenous inhabitants of the region are not well known about outside of the region.
Let me know your thoughts on the region of Central Asia, and the people that inhabit it! Thanks! Btw guys, I've decided that I'm really gonna be working to get to everyone's requests, so I'll be releasing a video once every 2 days, instead of once a week. Thanks for all the support guys!

published:12 Jul 2017

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What Are The MostRadioactivePlaces On Earth? http://bit.ly/1sanGo7
Central Asia is the birthplace of international relations and trade, but what do we know about the region's independent republics?
Learn More:
How much do you know about 'the Stans' of central Asia?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/quiz/2015/jan/14/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-stans-central-asia-kyrzbekistan-quiz
"After the New York Times mistakenly created the nation of Kyrzbekistan, we test your knowledge on central Asia. Do you know the difference between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan? And how about Uzbekistan?"
The United States Just Closed Its LastBase in Central Asia
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/the-united-states-just-closed-its-last-base-in-central-asia/
"What the closure of Manas' TransitCenter means for Central Asia's future."
Stan'd if You Do, Stan'd if You Don't
http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/10/17/stand-if-you-do-stand-if-you-dont/
"rom the seemingly endless violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan to the personality cult surrounding the late dictator of Turkmenistan, the seven countries that comprise "the Stans" are stuck with a lousy brand. But two of these countries, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, are looking for a makeover."
MusicTrack Courtesy of APM Music: "Voyage"
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published:10 May 2016

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With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the “seven Stans” of Central Asia—an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the Silk Road. In this short, filmmaker Jorgo Kokkinidis shares the stunning footage from his summer adventure in the heart of Asia.
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published:10 Dec 2016

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Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over time from 209 BCE to 1244.
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published:06 Aug 2017

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published:14 Oct 2014

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Why China Is Running OutOf Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bAEr8Waffo
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The countries of Central Asia once worked harmoniously to distribute resources. So why are they now facing an unexpected energy crisis?
Learn More:
The World Bank: RisingFood and Energy Prices in Europe and Central Asia
http://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eca/publication/rising-food-and-energy-prices-in-europe-and-central-asia
The Diplomat: Revisiting Kyrgyzstan’s BloodySummer
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/revisiting-kyrgyzstans-bloody-summer/
The New York Times: Tajikistan Hopes WaterWill Power its Ambitions
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"만 19세 되면 한국 떠나야"…고려인 4세의 설움
Eighty years have passed since the forced deportation of ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East to Central Asian countries.
Still today, many of them struggle to find their home, and that includes those who returned to home soil.
Kim Hyesung turns the spotlight to their side of the story for our News Features tonight.
Sixteen-year-old Lee Mi-yeon is studying hard with her classmates at a high school in Ansan, south of Seoul.
Unlike the other students, she's a Kareisky, an ethnic Korean from Central Asia, who moved to Korea from Uzbekistan in 2011.
After many ups and downs, Mi-yeon says she's finally adjusted to her life in Korea.
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"I cried almost every day during my first year here in Korea, telling my mom I want to go back to Uzbekistan because I had no friends and everything was new. But after picking up the Korean language and slowly making more friends, I became more open personality-wise. I made more friends and have supportive teachers. I'm really grateful "
Mi-yeon's parents came to Korea in 2009, two years before her, to work and settle down.
They say they're glad they were able to live together again, and they're proud to see their daughter doing well in school.
39-40
"All l wish for... is to see Mi-yeon grow up, go to college, get married, have kids here in Korea and be happy. We've lived in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Korea, and have a somewhat mixed identity. Ultimately I feel like Korea is my home at heart. But because of the visa issue, I'm worried that that my wish might be impossible."
"A growing number of ethnic Koreans from Central Asia have moved to South Korea over the last several years -- a total of 40-thousand as of this year. But around a thousand of them, kids like Lee Mi-yeon, the fourth generation, will eventually have to leave the country when they turn 19."
The current Overseas Koreans Act defines overseas Koreans as those with citizenship in another country who have at least one parent or grandparent who possessed Korean citizenship.
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"The third generation can get national health insurance and work in Korea, but the fourth generation who came with parents with H2 working visa cannot remain in the country on family-sponsored visas once they become adults."
These people are the descendants of Koreans who moved to the Russian Far East during the Japanese colonial rule.
Under Stalin's regime in the Soviet Union, they were forced in 1937 to relocate to Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
They've lived outside of Korea for decades.
But according to Kim Young-suk, the director of a social welfare organization supporting ethnic Koreans, the Kareski still have a lot in common with Koreans here.
28 30-2930
"Many formed their own Korean communities even when in Central Asia. Kareisky still maintain a Korean lifestyle and customs, such as eating Korean food, holding ancestral rites and upholding Korean traditional virtues like filial duty."
Kim says if the fourth generation are forced to leave Korea when they turn 19, it could create social problems, not to mention the separation of families.
30-31
"After having painfully adjusted to Korean society, the fourth generation will have go through a readjustment process all over again in Central Asia. They may not be able to find a job. Above all, they want to stay in Korea, but if forced to leave, it could create anti-Korean sentiment."
An organization in Korea is calling for the current Overseas Koreans Act to be revised.
The People’s Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the Forced Kareisky Relocation submitted a proposal to the MoonAdministration on June 6th.
Experts say the 1999 Act is outdated, and that the Korean government has a duty to help the Kareisky. many of whom are descendants of the Korean independence activists of the early 20th century.
But there's no easy fix.
1:10
"From a common-sense standpoint, the current Act on Overseas Koreans does need changes. But if the government grants visas to all ethnic Koreans from Central Asia, they would also need to give visas to all ethnic Koreans from China. Revising the law could result in discrimination and conflict with the Chinese government. So the Moon Administration definitely needs to take a cautious and wise approach."
Even after several decades, many ethnic Koreans from Central Asia are still struggling to find a place to call home.
As more of them return to Korea, there'll be more in the fourth generation living in fear, not knowing how long they can stay with their family.
And time to find a fair solution is running out.
Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.

published:21 Jun 2017

views:24454

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modernity.
Wild equestrian games, fairytale palaces and hospitable people proud of their magnificent culture - all this will be encountered by those traveling through Uzbekistan on the Silk Road. The central Asian country borders Kazakhstan to the north and Afghanistan to the south. The journey begins in Samarkand, one of central Asia’s oldest cities.
For centuries cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva provided the necessary infrastructure for the caravans on the Silk Road, allowing merchants to trade their goods and providing accommodation for them and their animals. Many buildings still survive to underline the splendor and wealth that trade once generated. In Samarkand, one of the world’s oldest cities, three outstanding Koran schools, known as madrasas, on RegistanSquare have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theBoysun region in the Hissar Mountains the ancient, and none-too-gentle riding game known as Kopkari is held at Nowruz, the New Year festival. More than a hundred horsemen try to pick up the body of a dead goat from the ground and to escape with this from all the others. In 1380 the Uzbek folk hero Amir Timur (Tamerlane) had the gigantic Ak Sarav, the White Palace, built in Shahrisabz, the town of his birth. It had a thousand rooms adorned with gemstones.
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published:01 Mar 2017

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FROM BISHEK TO ISSYK-ATA, BACKPACKING IN KYRGYZSTAN
After traveling the more touristic places Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, I decided to explore much less seen countries
See here Episode 160: What To See In Bishek Kyrgyzstan: https://youtu.be/u0mJZK8pVgw
Join me Monday to Friday on this amazing road trip from Asia to Europe. I aim to create an entertaining piece of content about my travels 2-3 times per week. Unless literally everything goes wrong, but than still, I'll try to make a video about that! I can be super excited about the simple things in life and I think that life is amazing!
Before this road trip plan from Asia to Europe, I crossed the Pacific Ocean on sailing boats as crew member and visited The Unites States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, The Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, The Kingdom Of Niue, Rarotonga, Tonga, Fiji, some other small islands and ended up in New Zealand. In New Zealand I cycled 3.000km from top to bottom. After that I flew to Vietnam to start a motorbike trip. Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi by Motorbike, after which into Laos and Cambodia. Than travelled a short time in Thailand. After Thailand I flew to Kyrgyzstan to buy a car and drive back to Europe. I wanted to drive from Thailand back to Europe but the crossing through Myanmar with your own car is too expensive as also the crossing from India to Tajikistan, because currently you can't go through Afghanistan and have to pay for a guide to go through China. This is all amazing, unless you are a budget traveller.
Right now I am in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan

published:23 May 2018

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What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Today we're going to discuss the similarities and differences between the modern Turkic groups that inhabit North Asia, Central Asia and Southwest Asia.
Go ahead and let me know your thoughts on the Turkic peoples, and check out my QnA I will be releasing later today on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ_KS2ikIc_sLtZBmZBWOw
Thanks for watching and thanks for 50,000 subscribers!
Sources:
https://evolutionistx.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/turkey-not-very-turkic-a-genetic-history-of-the-turkic-peoples/
https://academic.oup.com/mbe/article/27/10/2220/963437/Mitogenomic-Diversity-in-Tatars-from-the-Volga
http://www.khazaria.com/genetics/anatolian-turks.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4904778/

published:08 Oct 2017

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Start exploring Central Asia with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-asia

Central Asia

Central Asia is the core region of the Asiancontinent and stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also sometimes referred to as Middle Asia, and, colloquially, "the 'stans" (as the six countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of") and is within the scope of the wider Eurasian continent.

Various definitions of Central Asia's exact composition exist, and not one definition is universally accepted. Despite this uncertainty in defining borders, the region does have some important overall characteristics. For one, Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. As a result, it has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, Western Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.

Who are the People of Central Asia? Genetics of the Turkic Peoples

Who are the people of Central Asia? Today, we're going to take a look at the people and genetics of the region of Central Asia, mostly the Central AsianTurkic peoples.
Central Asia is a very noteworthy region, seeing how it was one of the first instances on the planet of a major genetic shift in a human population since antiquity, and the former indigenous inhabitants of the region are not well known about outside of the region.
Let me know your thoughts on the region of Central Asia, and the people that inhabit it! Thanks! Btw guys, I've decided that I'm really gonna be working to get to everyone's requests, so I'll be releasing a video once every 2 days, instead of once a week. Thanks for all the support guys!

3:24

What Are 'The Stans' and How Powerful Are They?

What Are 'The Stans' and How Powerful Are They?

What Are 'The Stans' and How Powerful Are They?

What Are The MostRadioactivePlaces On Earth? http://bit.ly/1sanGo7
Central Asia is the birthplace of international relations and trade, but what do we know about the region's independent republics?
Learn More:
How much do you know about 'the Stans' of central Asia?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/quiz/2015/jan/14/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-stans-central-asia-kyrzbekistan-quiz
"After the New York Times mistakenly created the nation of Kyrzbekistan, we test your knowledge on central Asia. Do you know the difference between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan? And how about Uzbekistan?"
The United States Just Closed Its LastBase in Central Asia
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/the-united-states-just-closed-its-last-base-in-central-asia/
"What the closure of Manas' TransitCenter means for Central Asia's future."
Stan'd if You Do, Stan'd if You Don't
http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/10/17/stand-if-you-do-stand-if-you-dont/
"rom the seemingly endless violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan to the personality cult surrounding the late dictator of Turkmenistan, the seven countries that comprise "the Stans" are stuck with a lousy brand. But two of these countries, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, are looking for a makeover."
MusicTrack Courtesy of APM Music: "Voyage"
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5:42

Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the “seven Stans” of Central Asia—an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the Silk Road. In this short, filmmaker Jorgo Kokkinidis shares the stunning footage from his summer adventure in the heart of Asia.
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5:41

The History of Central Asia: Every Year

The History of Central Asia: Every Year

The History of Central Asia: Every Year

Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over time from 209 BCE to 1244.
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51:06

Central Asia: The Land of Manas-Kyrgyztan

Central Asia: The Land of Manas-Kyrgyztan

Central Asia: The Land of Manas-Kyrgyztan

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Central Asia’s Post-Soviet Water War Explained

Central Asia’s Post-Soviet Water War Explained

Central Asia’s Post-Soviet Water War Explained

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The countries of Central Asia once worked harmoniously to distribute resources. So why are they now facing an unexpected energy crisis?
Learn More:
The World Bank: RisingFood and Energy Prices in Europe and Central Asia
http://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eca/publication/rising-food-and-energy-prices-in-europe-and-central-asia
The Diplomat: Revisiting Kyrgyzstan’s BloodySummer
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/revisiting-kyrgyzstans-bloody-summer/
The New York Times: Tajikistan Hopes WaterWill Power its Ambitions
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"만 19세 되면 한국 떠나야"…고려인 4세의 설움
Eighty years have passed since the forced deportation of ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East to Central Asian countries.
Still today, many of them struggle to find their home, and that includes those who returned to home soil.
Kim Hyesung turns the spotlight to their side of the story for our News Features tonight.
Sixteen-year-old Lee Mi-yeon is studying hard with her classmates at a high school in Ansan, south of Seoul.
Unlike the other students, she's a Kareisky, an ethnic Korean from Central Asia, who moved to Korea from Uzbekistan in 2011.
After many ups and downs, Mi-yeon says she's finally adjusted to her life in Korea.
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"I cried almost every day during my first year here in Korea, telling my mom I want to go back to Uzbekistan because I had no friends and everything was new. But after picking up the Korean language and slowly making more friends, I became more open personality-wise. I made more friends and have supportive teachers. I'm really grateful "
Mi-yeon's parents came to Korea in 2009, two years before her, to work and settle down.
They say they're glad they were able to live together again, and they're proud to see their daughter doing well in school.
39-40
"All l wish for... is to see Mi-yeon grow up, go to college, get married, have kids here in Korea and be happy. We've lived in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Korea, and have a somewhat mixed identity. Ultimately I feel like Korea is my home at heart. But because of the visa issue, I'm worried that that my wish might be impossible."
"A growing number of ethnic Koreans from Central Asia have moved to South Korea over the last several years -- a total of 40-thousand as of this year. But around a thousand of them, kids like Lee Mi-yeon, the fourth generation, will eventually have to leave the country when they turn 19."
The current Overseas Koreans Act defines overseas Koreans as those with citizenship in another country who have at least one parent or grandparent who possessed Korean citizenship.
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"The third generation can get national health insurance and work in Korea, but the fourth generation who came with parents with H2 working visa cannot remain in the country on family-sponsored visas once they become adults."
These people are the descendants of Koreans who moved to the Russian Far East during the Japanese colonial rule.
Under Stalin's regime in the Soviet Union, they were forced in 1937 to relocate to Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
They've lived outside of Korea for decades.
But according to Kim Young-suk, the director of a social welfare organization supporting ethnic Koreans, the Kareski still have a lot in common with Koreans here.
28 30-2930
"Many formed their own Korean communities even when in Central Asia. Kareisky still maintain a Korean lifestyle and customs, such as eating Korean food, holding ancestral rites and upholding Korean traditional virtues like filial duty."
Kim says if the fourth generation are forced to leave Korea when they turn 19, it could create social problems, not to mention the separation of families.
30-31
"After having painfully adjusted to Korean society, the fourth generation will have go through a readjustment process all over again in Central Asia. They may not be able to find a job. Above all, they want to stay in Korea, but if forced to leave, it could create anti-Korean sentiment."
An organization in Korea is calling for the current Overseas Koreans Act to be revised.
The People’s Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the Forced Kareisky Relocation submitted a proposal to the MoonAdministration on June 6th.
Experts say the 1999 Act is outdated, and that the Korean government has a duty to help the Kareisky. many of whom are descendants of the Korean independence activists of the early 20th century.
But there's no easy fix.
1:10
"From a common-sense standpoint, the current Act on Overseas Koreans does need changes. But if the government grants visas to all ethnic Koreans from Central Asia, they would also need to give visas to all ethnic Koreans from China. Revising the law could result in discrimination and conflict with the Chinese government. So the Moon Administration definitely needs to take a cautious and wise approach."
Even after several decades, many ethnic Koreans from Central Asia are still struggling to find a place to call home.
As more of them return to Korea, there'll be more in the fourth generation living in fear, not knowing how long they can stay with their family.
And time to find a fair solution is running out.
Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.

42:31

The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modernity.
Wild equestrian games, fairytale palaces and hospitable people proud of their magnificent culture - all this will be encountered by those traveling through Uzbekistan on the Silk Road. The central Asian country borders Kazakhstan to the north and Afghanistan to the south. The journey begins in Samarkand, one of central Asia’s oldest cities.
For centuries cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva provided the necessary infrastructure for the caravans on the Silk Road, allowing merchants to trade their goods and providing accommodation for them and their animals. Many buildings still survive to underline the splendor and wealth that trade once generated. In Samarkand, one of the world’s oldest cities, three outstanding Koran schools, known as madrasas, on RegistanSquare have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theBoysun region in the Hissar Mountains the ancient, and none-too-gentle riding game known as Kopkari is held at Nowruz, the New Year festival. More than a hundred horsemen try to pick up the body of a dead goat from the ground and to escape with this from all the others. In 1380 the Uzbek folk hero Amir Timur (Tamerlane) had the gigantic Ak Sarav, the White Palace, built in Shahrisabz, the town of his birth. It had a thousand rooms adorned with gemstones.
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7:36

BACKPACKING IN CENTRAL ASIA - BISHEK, KYRGYZSTAN - Ep 161

BACKPACKING IN CENTRAL ASIA - BISHEK, KYRGYZSTAN - Ep 161

BACKPACKING IN CENTRAL ASIA - BISHEK, KYRGYZSTAN - Ep 161

FROM BISHEK TO ISSYK-ATA, BACKPACKING IN KYRGYZSTAN
After traveling the more touristic places Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, I decided to explore much less seen countries
See here Episode 160: What To See In Bishek Kyrgyzstan: https://youtu.be/u0mJZK8pVgw
Join me Monday to Friday on this amazing road trip from Asia to Europe. I aim to create an entertaining piece of content about my travels 2-3 times per week. Unless literally everything goes wrong, but than still, I'll try to make a video about that! I can be super excited about the simple things in life and I think that life is amazing!
Before this road trip plan from Asia to Europe, I crossed the Pacific Ocean on sailing boats as crew member and visited The Unites States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, The Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, The Kingdom Of Niue, Rarotonga, Tonga, Fiji, some other small islands and ended up in New Zealand. In New Zealand I cycled 3.000km from top to bottom. After that I flew to Vietnam to start a motorbike trip. Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi by Motorbike, after which into Laos and Cambodia. Than travelled a short time in Thailand. After Thailand I flew to Kyrgyzstan to buy a car and drive back to Europe. I wanted to drive from Thailand back to Europe but the crossing through Myanmar with your own car is too expensive as also the crossing from India to Tajikistan, because currently you can't go through Afghanistan and have to pay for a guide to go through China. This is all amazing, unless you are a budget traveller.
Right now I am in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan

11:45

What's the Difference between Modern Turkish People and Turkic Central Asians?

What's the Difference between Modern Turkish People and Turkic Central Asians?

What's the Difference between Modern Turkish People and Turkic Central Asians?

What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Today we're going to discuss the similarities and differences between the modern Turkic groups that inhabit North Asia, Central Asia and Southwest Asia.
Go ahead and let me know your thoughts on the Turkic peoples, and check out my QnA I will be releasing later today on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ_KS2ikIc_sLtZBmZBWOw
Thanks for watching and thanks for 50,000 subscribers!
Sources:
https://evolutionistx.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/turkey-not-very-turkic-a-genetic-history-of-the-turkic-peoples/
https://academic.oup.com/mbe/article/27/10/2220/963437/Mitogenomic-Diversity-in-Tatars-from-the-Volga
http://www.khazaria.com/genetics/anatolian-turks.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4904778/

2:40

Introducing Central Asia

Introducing Central Asia

Introducing Central Asia

Start exploring Central Asia with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-asia

2:20

Pearl of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan Nature - 2014

Pearl of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan Nature - 2014

Pearl of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan Nature - 2014

Located between China and Kazakstan, unknown by most of the world, there's Kyrgyzstan. Sometimes named "the Swizerland of central Asia", this nation hides some of the greatest natural landscapes of the Earth.
For further information about this country, check our website
http://explorekyrgyzstan.net/
Filmed & Edited by Stefano Ferraro, for Sayakat Project
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MIR's Silk Road Tour: Journey Through Central Asia

Central Asia is home to the old Silk Road, with its great trade routes linking Europe and China for more than 2,000 years. Join one of MIR's most popular tours, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans" (https://goo.gl/v0b1ZR), a modern-day caravan on an epic journey to five of Central Asia's exotic countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
These five 'Stans are laced together with traces of the old Silk Road, conduits for the silks and spices that gave the world much of its brilliance and flavor, as well as ideas, art, architecture and spiritual beliefs.
• Note: Click on "CC" icon (lower-third right side in video) for handcrafted closed captions.
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KEY SECTIONS:
1:44 Skip to: Kazakhstan
2:38 Skip to: Kyrgyzstan
3:53 Skip to: Uzbekistan
4:42 Skip to: Tajikistan
5:06 Skip to: Uzbekistan
7:56 Skip to: Turkmenistan
• Explore Central Asia in MIR's in-depth story filled with exotic, colorful photos: "Silk Road Tour Spotlight: Journey Through Central Asia" – https://goo.gl/kRC2KU
• Learn more about MIR's small group tours and handcrafted, private journeys to Central Asia – (http://goo.gl/DaxKra).
• For detailed information on each of these Central Asian countries:
Kazakhstan – (https://goo.gl/hZE0et)
Kyrgyzstan – (https://goo.gl/NLtaJP)
Tajikistan – (https://goo.gl/lhbY64)
Uzbekistan – (http://goo.gl/IL1Btq)
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Video script, creation and voiceover: HelenHolter
Photos: Christina Z. Anderson, Michel Behar, James Carnehan, Russ & Ellen Cmolik, DonnaCollins, Jamshid Fayzullaev; Richard Fejfar, Ana Filonov, LindsayFincher, Jered Gorman, DouglasGrimes, Peter Guttman, Helen Holter, Dilshod Karimov, MartinKlimenta, Charles Lawrence, Andrew Mills, David Parker, Abdu Samadov, Ann Schneider, KevinTesta, Bill Thornton, Vladimir Ushakov, Ji Wensheng
Video narrator and creator: Helen Holter
Video: Marina Karptsova, Jamshid Fayzullaev, David Parker, Abdu Samadov, Kevin Testa
Video thumbnail: Lindsay Fincher
Music: Karakalpak Musicians of Nukus; Khalfi Family of Khiva; Urda Bass Troupe of Almaty
VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION (HIGHLIGHTS)
00:00 – INTRO
More than 2,000 years ago, the great trade routes that linked Europe and China opened Central Asia to foreign cultures, customs and religions. MIR's iconic tour, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans," is a modern-day caravan on an epic Silk Road journey to five of these exotic countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
01:44 – KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstan is the largest and richest of the five 'Stans. We visit the country's former capital, Almaty, known as the "Capital of Apples;" ZenkovCathedral; as well as a falcon farm for an up-close look at these beautiful birds used in hunting.
02:38 – KYRGYZSTAN
Mountainous, unspoiled Kyrgyzstan is Central Asia's best-kept secret. We visit Lake Issyk-kul; learn about horses and traditional horse games; visit Burana Tower; and in the country's capital, Bishkek, we listen to a portion of the famous poem, "Epic of Manus" – with nearly half-a-million verses.
04:42 – TAJIKISTAN
Tajikistan is a country infused with the influence of Persia, Islam, and Russia. We visit the 2,000-year-old city of Khujand; in this old Silk Road town we explore the colorful covered Panjshanbe Bazaar.
05:06 – UZBEKISTAN
Some of the most famous UNESCO-listed Silk Road sights are in Uzbekistan. We visit Osh and Rishtan in Fergana Valley; explore the country's capital, Tashkent; wander through Samarkand, known as the "Crossroad of Cultures" with RegistanSquare's blue-tiled mosaics, mosques, and madrassahs; and see Shakhrisabze, birthplace of Tamerlane the Conqueror. Bukhara was an oasis in the desert for Silk Road camel caravans long ago, and still is for modern travelers today. In Khiva, the Old Town called Ichon Qala looks much as it did centuries ago, while Nukus is known for its once-banned avant-garde Soviet art at the Savitsky Museum.
07:56 – TURKMENISTAN
Turkmenistan is a country of tribal culture and camels as well as modern cities and transportation. We visit three UNESCO-listed sites: Khorezm's Kunya Urgench and Kutlug-Timur Minaret, Merv, and the 2,000-year-old city of Nisa. The tour ends in Turkmenistan's capital of Ashgabat, filled with white marble buildings, as well as a nearby visit to an Akhal-Teke horse-breeding farm.

7:38

CENTRAL ASIA || World Geography Mapping

CENTRAL ASIA || World Geography Mapping

CENTRAL ASIA || World Geography Mapping

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0:49

Doors to hell: Molten cavern keeps burning for more than 40yrs in Central Asia

Doors to hell: Molten cavern keeps burning for more than 40yrs in Central Asia

Doors to hell: Molten cavern keeps burning for more than 40yrs in Central Asia

Locals describe huge molten cavern in Turkmenistan, Central Asia, as 'doors to hell'. It's filled with flaming natural gas that has been burning day & night for more than 40 years.
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Who are the People of Central Asia? Genetics of the Turkic Peoples

Who are the people of Central Asia? Today, we're going to take a look at the people and genetics of the region of Central Asia, mostly the Central AsianTurkic peoples.
Central Asia is a very noteworthy region, seeing how it was one of the first instances on the planet of a major genetic shift in a human population since antiquity, and the former indigenous inhabitants of the region are not well known about outside of the region.
Let me know your thoughts on the region of Central Asia, and the people that inhabit it! Thanks! Btw guys, I've decided that I'm really gonna be working to get to everyone's requests, so I'll be releasing a video once every 2 days, instead of once a week. Thanks for all the support guys!

Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the “seven Stans” of Central Asia—an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the Silk Road. In this short, filmmaker Jorgo Kokkinidis shares the stunning footage from his summer adventure in the heart of Asia.
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published: 10 Dec 2016

The History of Central Asia: Every Year

Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over time from 209 BCE to 1244.
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"만 19세 되면 한국 떠나야"…고려인 4세의 설움
Eighty years have passed since the forced deportation of ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East to Central Asian countries.
Still today, many of them struggle to find their home, and that includes those who returned to home soil.
Kim Hyesung turns the spotlight to their side of the story for our News Features tonight.
Sixteen-year-old Lee Mi-yeon is studying hard with her classmates at a high school in Ansan, south of Seoul.
Unlike the other students, she's a Kareisky, an ethnic Korean from Central Asia, who moved to Korea from Uzbekistan in 2011.
After many ups and downs, Mi-yeon says she's finally adjusted to her life in Korea.
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"I cried almost every day during my first year here in Korea, telling my mom I want to go back to Uzbekistan ...

published: 21 Jun 2017

The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modernity.
Wild equestrian games, fairytale palaces and hospitable people proud of their magnificent culture - all this will be encountered by those traveling through Uzbekistan on the Silk Road. The central Asian country borders Kazakhstan to the north and Afghanistan to the south. The journey begins in Samarkand, one of central Asia’s oldest cities.
For centuries cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva provided the necessary infrastructure for the caravans on the Silk Road, allowing merchants to trade their goods and providing accommodation for them and their animals. Many buildings still survive to underline the splendor and wealth ...

What's the Difference between Modern Turkish People and Turkic Central Asians?

What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Today we're going to discuss the similarities and differences between the modern Turkic groups that inhabit North Asia, Central Asia and Southwest Asia.
Go ahead and let me know your thoughts on the Turkic peoples, and check out my QnA I will be releasing later today on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ_KS2ikIc_sLtZBmZBWOw
Thanks for watching and thanks for 50,000 subscribers!
Sources:
https://evolutionistx.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/turkey-not-very-turkic-a-genetic-history-of-the-turkic-peoples/
https://academic.oup.com/mbe/article/27/10/2220/963437/Mitogenomic-Diversity-in-Tatars-from-the-Volga
http://www.khazaria.com/genetics/anatolian-turks.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc...

published: 08 Oct 2017

Introducing Central Asia

Start exploring Central Asia with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-asia

published: 26 Sep 2017

Pearl of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan Nature - 2014

Located between China and Kazakstan, unknown by most of the world, there's Kyrgyzstan. Sometimes named "the Swizerland of central Asia", this nation hides some of the greatest natural landscapes of the Earth.
For further information about this country, check our website
http://explorekyrgyzstan.net/
Filmed & Edited by Stefano Ferraro, for Sayakat Project
https://vimeo.com/user28839789
https://www.behance.net/StefanoFerraro

MIR's Silk Road Tour: Journey Through Central Asia

Central Asia is home to the old Silk Road, with its great trade routes linking Europe and China for more than 2,000 years. Join one of MIR's most popular tours, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans" (https://goo.gl/v0b1ZR), a modern-day caravan on an epic journey to five of Central Asia's exotic countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
These five 'Stans are laced together with traces of the old Silk Road, conduits for the silks and spices that gave the world much of its brilliance and flavor, as well as ideas, art, architecture and spiritual beliefs.
• Note: Click on "CC" icon (lower-third right side in video) for handcrafted closed captions.
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KEY SECTIONS:
1:44 Skip to: Kazakhstan
2:38 Skip to: Kyrgyzstan
3:53 S...

published: 14 Dec 2017

CENTRAL ASIA || World Geography Mapping

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published: 08 Nov 2015

Doors to hell: Molten cavern keeps burning for more than 40yrs in Central Asia

Locals describe huge molten cavern in Turkmenistan, Central Asia, as 'doors to hell'. It's filled with flaming natural gas that has been burning day & night for more than 40 years.
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Who are the people of Central Asia? Today, we're going to take a look at the people and genetics of the region of Central Asia, mostly the Central AsianTurkic peoples.
Central Asia is a very noteworthy region, seeing how it was one of the first instances on the planet of a major genetic shift in a human population since antiquity, and the former indigenous inhabitants of the region are not well known about outside of the region.
Let me know your thoughts on the region of Central Asia, and the people that inhabit it! Thanks! Btw guys, I've decided that I'm really gonna be working to get to everyone's requests, so I'll be releasing a video once every 2 days, instead of once a week. Thanks for all the support guys!

Who are the people of Central Asia? Today, we're going to take a look at the people and genetics of the region of Central Asia, mostly the Central AsianTurkic peoples.
Central Asia is a very noteworthy region, seeing how it was one of the first instances on the planet of a major genetic shift in a human population since antiquity, and the former indigenous inhabitants of the region are not well known about outside of the region.
Let me know your thoughts on the region of Central Asia, and the people that inhabit it! Thanks! Btw guys, I've decided that I'm really gonna be working to get to everyone's requests, so I'll be releasing a video once every 2 days, instead of once a week. Thanks for all the support guys!

What Are The MostRadioactivePlaces On Earth? http://bit.ly/1sanGo7
Central Asia is the birthplace of international relations and trade, but what do we know about the region's independent republics?
Learn More:
How much do you know about 'the Stans' of central Asia?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/quiz/2015/jan/14/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-stans-central-asia-kyrzbekistan-quiz
"After the New York Times mistakenly created the nation of Kyrzbekistan, we test your knowledge on central Asia. Do you know the difference between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan? And how about Uzbekistan?"
The United States Just Closed Its LastBase in Central Asia
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/the-united-states-just-closed-its-last-base-in-central-asia/
"What the closure of Manas' TransitCenter means for Central Asia's future."
Stan'd if You Do, Stan'd if You Don't
http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/10/17/stand-if-you-do-stand-if-you-dont/
"rom the seemingly endless violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan to the personality cult surrounding the late dictator of Turkmenistan, the seven countries that comprise "the Stans" are stuck with a lousy brand. But two of these countries, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, are looking for a makeover."
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What Are The MostRadioactivePlaces On Earth? http://bit.ly/1sanGo7
Central Asia is the birthplace of international relations and trade, but what do we know about the region's independent republics?
Learn More:
How much do you know about 'the Stans' of central Asia?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/quiz/2015/jan/14/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-stans-central-asia-kyrzbekistan-quiz
"After the New York Times mistakenly created the nation of Kyrzbekistan, we test your knowledge on central Asia. Do you know the difference between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan? And how about Uzbekistan?"
The United States Just Closed Its LastBase in Central Asia
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/the-united-states-just-closed-its-last-base-in-central-asia/
"What the closure of Manas' TransitCenter means for Central Asia's future."
Stan'd if You Do, Stan'd if You Don't
http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/10/17/stand-if-you-do-stand-if-you-dont/
"rom the seemingly endless violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan to the personality cult surrounding the late dictator of Turkmenistan, the seven countries that comprise "the Stans" are stuck with a lousy brand. But two of these countries, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, are looking for a makeover."
MusicTrack Courtesy of APM Music: "Voyage"
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Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breath...

With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the “seven Stans” of Central Asia—an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the Silk Road. In this short, filmmaker Jorgo Kokkinidis shares the stunning footage from his summer adventure in the heart of Asia.
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Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
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Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase
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With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the “seven Stans” of Central Asia—an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the Silk Road. In this short, filmmaker Jorgo Kokkinidis shares the stunning footage from his summer adventure in the heart of Asia.
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The History of Central Asia: Every Year

Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over...

Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over time from 209 BCE to 1244.
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Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over time from 209 BCE to 1244.
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Why China Is Running OutOf Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bAEr8Waffo
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The countries of Central Asia once worked harmoniously to distribute resources. So why are they now facing an unexpected energy crisis?
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The World Bank: RisingFood and Energy Prices in Europe and Central Asia
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The Diplomat: Revisiting Kyrgyzstan’s BloodySummer
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"만 19세 되면 한국 떠나야"…고려인 4세의 설움
Eighty years have passed since the forced deportation of ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East to Central Asian countries.
Still today, many of them struggle to find their home, and that includes those who returned to home soil.
Kim Hyesung turns the spotlight to their side of the story for our News Features tonight.
Sixteen-year-old Lee Mi-yeon is studying hard with her classmates at a high school in Ansan, south of Seoul.
Unlike the other students, she's a Kareisky, an ethnic Korean from Central Asia, who moved to Korea from Uzbekistan in 2011.
After many ups and downs, Mi-yeon says she's finally adjusted to her life in Korea.
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"I cried almost every day during my first year here in Korea, telling my mom I want to go back to Uzbekistan because I had no friends and everything was new. But after picking up the Korean language and slowly making more friends, I became more open personality-wise. I made more friends and have supportive teachers. I'm really grateful "
Mi-yeon's parents came to Korea in 2009, two years before her, to work and settle down.
They say they're glad they were able to live together again, and they're proud to see their daughter doing well in school.
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"All l wish for... is to see Mi-yeon grow up, go to college, get married, have kids here in Korea and be happy. We've lived in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Korea, and have a somewhat mixed identity. Ultimately I feel like Korea is my home at heart. But because of the visa issue, I'm worried that that my wish might be impossible."
"A growing number of ethnic Koreans from Central Asia have moved to South Korea over the last several years -- a total of 40-thousand as of this year. But around a thousand of them, kids like Lee Mi-yeon, the fourth generation, will eventually have to leave the country when they turn 19."
The current Overseas Koreans Act defines overseas Koreans as those with citizenship in another country who have at least one parent or grandparent who possessed Korean citizenship.
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"The third generation can get national health insurance and work in Korea, but the fourth generation who came with parents with H2 working visa cannot remain in the country on family-sponsored visas once they become adults."
These people are the descendants of Koreans who moved to the Russian Far East during the Japanese colonial rule.
Under Stalin's regime in the Soviet Union, they were forced in 1937 to relocate to Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
They've lived outside of Korea for decades.
But according to Kim Young-suk, the director of a social welfare organization supporting ethnic Koreans, the Kareski still have a lot in common with Koreans here.
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"Many formed their own Korean communities even when in Central Asia. Kareisky still maintain a Korean lifestyle and customs, such as eating Korean food, holding ancestral rites and upholding Korean traditional virtues like filial duty."
Kim says if the fourth generation are forced to leave Korea when they turn 19, it could create social problems, not to mention the separation of families.
30-31
"After having painfully adjusted to Korean society, the fourth generation will have go through a readjustment process all over again in Central Asia. They may not be able to find a job. Above all, they want to stay in Korea, but if forced to leave, it could create anti-Korean sentiment."
An organization in Korea is calling for the current Overseas Koreans Act to be revised.
The People’s Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the Forced Kareisky Relocation submitted a proposal to the MoonAdministration on June 6th.
Experts say the 1999 Act is outdated, and that the Korean government has a duty to help the Kareisky. many of whom are descendants of the Korean independence activists of the early 20th century.
But there's no easy fix.
1:10
"From a common-sense standpoint, the current Act on Overseas Koreans does need changes. But if the government grants visas to all ethnic Koreans from Central Asia, they would also need to give visas to all ethnic Koreans from China. Revising the law could result in discrimination and conflict with the Chinese government. So the Moon Administration definitely needs to take a cautious and wise approach."
Even after several decades, many ethnic Koreans from Central Asia are still struggling to find a place to call home.
As more of them return to Korea, there'll be more in the fourth generation living in fear, not knowing how long they can stay with their family.
And time to find a fair solution is running out.
Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.

"만 19세 되면 한국 떠나야"…고려인 4세의 설움
Eighty years have passed since the forced deportation of ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East to Central Asian countries.
Still today, many of them struggle to find their home, and that includes those who returned to home soil.
Kim Hyesung turns the spotlight to their side of the story for our News Features tonight.
Sixteen-year-old Lee Mi-yeon is studying hard with her classmates at a high school in Ansan, south of Seoul.
Unlike the other students, she's a Kareisky, an ethnic Korean from Central Asia, who moved to Korea from Uzbekistan in 2011.
After many ups and downs, Mi-yeon says she's finally adjusted to her life in Korea.
13
"I cried almost every day during my first year here in Korea, telling my mom I want to go back to Uzbekistan because I had no friends and everything was new. But after picking up the Korean language and slowly making more friends, I became more open personality-wise. I made more friends and have supportive teachers. I'm really grateful "
Mi-yeon's parents came to Korea in 2009, two years before her, to work and settle down.
They say they're glad they were able to live together again, and they're proud to see their daughter doing well in school.
39-40
"All l wish for... is to see Mi-yeon grow up, go to college, get married, have kids here in Korea and be happy. We've lived in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Korea, and have a somewhat mixed identity. Ultimately I feel like Korea is my home at heart. But because of the visa issue, I'm worried that that my wish might be impossible."
"A growing number of ethnic Koreans from Central Asia have moved to South Korea over the last several years -- a total of 40-thousand as of this year. But around a thousand of them, kids like Lee Mi-yeon, the fourth generation, will eventually have to leave the country when they turn 19."
The current Overseas Koreans Act defines overseas Koreans as those with citizenship in another country who have at least one parent or grandparent who possessed Korean citizenship.
-
"The third generation can get national health insurance and work in Korea, but the fourth generation who came with parents with H2 working visa cannot remain in the country on family-sponsored visas once they become adults."
These people are the descendants of Koreans who moved to the Russian Far East during the Japanese colonial rule.
Under Stalin's regime in the Soviet Union, they were forced in 1937 to relocate to Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
They've lived outside of Korea for decades.
But according to Kim Young-suk, the director of a social welfare organization supporting ethnic Koreans, the Kareski still have a lot in common with Koreans here.
28 30-2930
"Many formed their own Korean communities even when in Central Asia. Kareisky still maintain a Korean lifestyle and customs, such as eating Korean food, holding ancestral rites and upholding Korean traditional virtues like filial duty."
Kim says if the fourth generation are forced to leave Korea when they turn 19, it could create social problems, not to mention the separation of families.
30-31
"After having painfully adjusted to Korean society, the fourth generation will have go through a readjustment process all over again in Central Asia. They may not be able to find a job. Above all, they want to stay in Korea, but if forced to leave, it could create anti-Korean sentiment."
An organization in Korea is calling for the current Overseas Koreans Act to be revised.
The People’s Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the Forced Kareisky Relocation submitted a proposal to the MoonAdministration on June 6th.
Experts say the 1999 Act is outdated, and that the Korean government has a duty to help the Kareisky. many of whom are descendants of the Korean independence activists of the early 20th century.
But there's no easy fix.
1:10
"From a common-sense standpoint, the current Act on Overseas Koreans does need changes. But if the government grants visas to all ethnic Koreans from Central Asia, they would also need to give visas to all ethnic Koreans from China. Revising the law could result in discrimination and conflict with the Chinese government. So the Moon Administration definitely needs to take a cautious and wise approach."
Even after several decades, many ethnic Koreans from Central Asia are still struggling to find a place to call home.
As more of them return to Korea, there'll be more in the fourth generation living in fear, not knowing how long they can stay with their family.
And time to find a fair solution is running out.
Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.

The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modern...

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modernity.
Wild equestrian games, fairytale palaces and hospitable people proud of their magnificent culture - all this will be encountered by those traveling through Uzbekistan on the Silk Road. The central Asian country borders Kazakhstan to the north and Afghanistan to the south. The journey begins in Samarkand, one of central Asia’s oldest cities.
For centuries cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva provided the necessary infrastructure for the caravans on the Silk Road, allowing merchants to trade their goods and providing accommodation for them and their animals. Many buildings still survive to underline the splendor and wealth that trade once generated. In Samarkand, one of the world’s oldest cities, three outstanding Koran schools, known as madrasas, on RegistanSquare have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theBoysun region in the Hissar Mountains the ancient, and none-too-gentle riding game known as Kopkari is held at Nowruz, the New Year festival. More than a hundred horsemen try to pick up the body of a dead goat from the ground and to escape with this from all the others. In 1380 the Uzbek folk hero Amir Timur (Tamerlane) had the gigantic Ak Sarav, the White Palace, built in Shahrisabz, the town of his birth. It had a thousand rooms adorned with gemstones.
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With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modernity.
Wild equestrian games, fairytale palaces and hospitable people proud of their magnificent culture - all this will be encountered by those traveling through Uzbekistan on the Silk Road. The central Asian country borders Kazakhstan to the north and Afghanistan to the south. The journey begins in Samarkand, one of central Asia’s oldest cities.
For centuries cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva provided the necessary infrastructure for the caravans on the Silk Road, allowing merchants to trade their goods and providing accommodation for them and their animals. Many buildings still survive to underline the splendor and wealth that trade once generated. In Samarkand, one of the world’s oldest cities, three outstanding Koran schools, known as madrasas, on RegistanSquare have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theBoysun region in the Hissar Mountains the ancient, and none-too-gentle riding game known as Kopkari is held at Nowruz, the New Year festival. More than a hundred horsemen try to pick up the body of a dead goat from the ground and to escape with this from all the others. In 1380 the Uzbek folk hero Amir Timur (Tamerlane) had the gigantic Ak Sarav, the White Palace, built in Shahrisabz, the town of his birth. It had a thousand rooms adorned with gemstones.
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Exciting, powerful and informative – DW Documentary is always close to current affairs and international events. Our eclectic mix of award-winning films and reports take you straight to the heart of the story. Dive into different cultures, journey across distant lands, and discover the inner workings of modern-day life. Subscribe and explore the world around you – every day, one DW Documentary at a time.
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FROM BISHEK TO ISSYK-ATA, BACKPACKING IN KYRGYZSTAN
After traveling the more touristic places Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, I decided to explore much less seen countries
See here Episode 160: What To See In Bishek Kyrgyzstan: https://youtu.be/u0mJZK8pVgw
Join me Monday to Friday on this amazing road trip from Asia to Europe. I aim to create an entertaining piece of content about my travels 2-3 times per week. Unless literally everything goes wrong, but than still, I'll try to make a video about that! I can be super excited about the simple things in life and I think that life is amazing!
Before this road trip plan from Asia to Europe, I crossed the Pacific Ocean on sailing boats as crew member and visited The Unites States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, The Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, The Kingdom Of Niue, Rarotonga, Tonga, Fiji, some other small islands and ended up in New Zealand. In New Zealand I cycled 3.000km from top to bottom. After that I flew to Vietnam to start a motorbike trip. Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi by Motorbike, after which into Laos and Cambodia. Than travelled a short time in Thailand. After Thailand I flew to Kyrgyzstan to buy a car and drive back to Europe. I wanted to drive from Thailand back to Europe but the crossing through Myanmar with your own car is too expensive as also the crossing from India to Tajikistan, because currently you can't go through Afghanistan and have to pay for a guide to go through China. This is all amazing, unless you are a budget traveller.
Right now I am in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan

FROM BISHEK TO ISSYK-ATA, BACKPACKING IN KYRGYZSTAN
After traveling the more touristic places Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, I decided to explore much less seen countries
See here Episode 160: What To See In Bishek Kyrgyzstan: https://youtu.be/u0mJZK8pVgw
Join me Monday to Friday on this amazing road trip from Asia to Europe. I aim to create an entertaining piece of content about my travels 2-3 times per week. Unless literally everything goes wrong, but than still, I'll try to make a video about that! I can be super excited about the simple things in life and I think that life is amazing!
Before this road trip plan from Asia to Europe, I crossed the Pacific Ocean on sailing boats as crew member and visited The Unites States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, The Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, The Kingdom Of Niue, Rarotonga, Tonga, Fiji, some other small islands and ended up in New Zealand. In New Zealand I cycled 3.000km from top to bottom. After that I flew to Vietnam to start a motorbike trip. Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi by Motorbike, after which into Laos and Cambodia. Than travelled a short time in Thailand. After Thailand I flew to Kyrgyzstan to buy a car and drive back to Europe. I wanted to drive from Thailand back to Europe but the crossing through Myanmar with your own car is too expensive as also the crossing from India to Tajikistan, because currently you can't go through Afghanistan and have to pay for a guide to go through China. This is all amazing, unless you are a budget traveller.
Right now I am in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan

What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Today we're going to discuss the similarities and differences between the modern Turkic groups that inhabit North Asia, Central Asia and Southwest Asia.
Go ahead and let me know your thoughts on the Turkic peoples, and check out my QnA I will be releasing later today on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ_KS2ikIc_sLtZBmZBWOw
Thanks for watching and thanks for 50,000 subscribers!
Sources:
https://evolutionistx.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/turkey-not-very-turkic-a-genetic-history-of-the-turkic-peoples/
https://academic.oup.com/mbe/article/27/10/2220/963437/Mitogenomic-Diversity-in-Tatars-from-the-Volga
http://www.khazaria.com/genetics/anatolian-turks.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4904778/

What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Today we're going to discuss the similarities and differences between the modern Turkic groups that inhabit North Asia, Central Asia and Southwest Asia.
Go ahead and let me know your thoughts on the Turkic peoples, and check out my QnA I will be releasing later today on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ_KS2ikIc_sLtZBmZBWOw
Thanks for watching and thanks for 50,000 subscribers!
Sources:
https://evolutionistx.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/turkey-not-very-turkic-a-genetic-history-of-the-turkic-peoples/
https://academic.oup.com/mbe/article/27/10/2220/963437/Mitogenomic-Diversity-in-Tatars-from-the-Volga
http://www.khazaria.com/genetics/anatolian-turks.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4904778/

Start exploring Central Asia with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-asia

Start exploring Central Asia with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-asia

Located between China and Kazakstan, unknown by most of the world, there's Kyrgyzstan. Sometimes named "the Swizerland of central Asia", this nation hides some of the greatest natural landscapes of the Earth.
For further information about this country, check our website
http://explorekyrgyzstan.net/
Filmed & Edited by Stefano Ferraro, for Sayakat Project
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Located between China and Kazakstan, unknown by most of the world, there's Kyrgyzstan. Sometimes named "the Swizerland of central Asia", this nation hides some of the greatest natural landscapes of the Earth.
For further information about this country, check our website
http://explorekyrgyzstan.net/
Filmed & Edited by Stefano Ferraro, for Sayakat Project
https://vimeo.com/user28839789
https://www.behance.net/StefanoFerraro

Central Asia is home to the old Silk Road, with its great trade routes linking Europe and China for more than 2,000 years. Join one of MIR's most popular tours, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans" (https://goo.gl/v0b1ZR), a modern-day caravan on an epic journey to five of Central Asia's exotic countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
These five 'Stans are laced together with traces of the old Silk Road, conduits for the silks and spices that gave the world much of its brilliance and flavor, as well as ideas, art, architecture and spiritual beliefs.
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Music: Karakalpak Musicians of Nukus; Khalfi Family of Khiva; Urda Bass Troupe of Almaty
VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION (HIGHLIGHTS)
00:00 – INTRO
More than 2,000 years ago, the great trade routes that linked Europe and China opened Central Asia to foreign cultures, customs and religions. MIR's iconic tour, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans," is a modern-day caravan on an epic Silk Road journey to five of these exotic countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
01:44 – KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstan is the largest and richest of the five 'Stans. We visit the country's former capital, Almaty, known as the "Capital of Apples;" ZenkovCathedral; as well as a falcon farm for an up-close look at these beautiful birds used in hunting.
02:38 – KYRGYZSTAN
Mountainous, unspoiled Kyrgyzstan is Central Asia's best-kept secret. We visit Lake Issyk-kul; learn about horses and traditional horse games; visit Burana Tower; and in the country's capital, Bishkek, we listen to a portion of the famous poem, "Epic of Manus" – with nearly half-a-million verses.
04:42 – TAJIKISTAN
Tajikistan is a country infused with the influence of Persia, Islam, and Russia. We visit the 2,000-year-old city of Khujand; in this old Silk Road town we explore the colorful covered Panjshanbe Bazaar.
05:06 – UZBEKISTAN
Some of the most famous UNESCO-listed Silk Road sights are in Uzbekistan. We visit Osh and Rishtan in Fergana Valley; explore the country's capital, Tashkent; wander through Samarkand, known as the "Crossroad of Cultures" with RegistanSquare's blue-tiled mosaics, mosques, and madrassahs; and see Shakhrisabze, birthplace of Tamerlane the Conqueror. Bukhara was an oasis in the desert for Silk Road camel caravans long ago, and still is for modern travelers today. In Khiva, the Old Town called Ichon Qala looks much as it did centuries ago, while Nukus is known for its once-banned avant-garde Soviet art at the Savitsky Museum.
07:56 – TURKMENISTAN
Turkmenistan is a country of tribal culture and camels as well as modern cities and transportation. We visit three UNESCO-listed sites: Khorezm's Kunya Urgench and Kutlug-Timur Minaret, Merv, and the 2,000-year-old city of Nisa. The tour ends in Turkmenistan's capital of Ashgabat, filled with white marble buildings, as well as a nearby visit to an Akhal-Teke horse-breeding farm.

Central Asia is home to the old Silk Road, with its great trade routes linking Europe and China for more than 2,000 years. Join one of MIR's most popular tours, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans" (https://goo.gl/v0b1ZR), a modern-day caravan on an epic journey to five of Central Asia's exotic countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
These five 'Stans are laced together with traces of the old Silk Road, conduits for the silks and spices that gave the world much of its brilliance and flavor, as well as ideas, art, architecture and spiritual beliefs.
• Note: Click on "CC" icon (lower-third right side in video) for handcrafted closed captions.
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1:44 Skip to: Kazakhstan
2:38 Skip to: Kyrgyzstan
3:53 Skip to: Uzbekistan
4:42 Skip to: Tajikistan
5:06 Skip to: Uzbekistan
7:56 Skip to: Turkmenistan
• Explore Central Asia in MIR's in-depth story filled with exotic, colorful photos: "Silk Road Tour Spotlight: Journey Through Central Asia" – https://goo.gl/kRC2KU
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PHOTO AND VIDEO CREDITS
Video script, creation and voiceover: HelenHolter
Photos: Christina Z. Anderson, Michel Behar, James Carnehan, Russ & Ellen Cmolik, DonnaCollins, Jamshid Fayzullaev; Richard Fejfar, Ana Filonov, LindsayFincher, Jered Gorman, DouglasGrimes, Peter Guttman, Helen Holter, Dilshod Karimov, MartinKlimenta, Charles Lawrence, Andrew Mills, David Parker, Abdu Samadov, Ann Schneider, KevinTesta, Bill Thornton, Vladimir Ushakov, Ji Wensheng
Video narrator and creator: Helen Holter
Video: Marina Karptsova, Jamshid Fayzullaev, David Parker, Abdu Samadov, Kevin Testa
Video thumbnail: Lindsay Fincher
Music: Karakalpak Musicians of Nukus; Khalfi Family of Khiva; Urda Bass Troupe of Almaty
VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION (HIGHLIGHTS)
00:00 – INTRO
More than 2,000 years ago, the great trade routes that linked Europe and China opened Central Asia to foreign cultures, customs and religions. MIR's iconic tour, "Journey Through Central Asia: The Five 'Stans," is a modern-day caravan on an epic Silk Road journey to five of these exotic countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
01:44 – KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstan is the largest and richest of the five 'Stans. We visit the country's former capital, Almaty, known as the "Capital of Apples;" ZenkovCathedral; as well as a falcon farm for an up-close look at these beautiful birds used in hunting.
02:38 – KYRGYZSTAN
Mountainous, unspoiled Kyrgyzstan is Central Asia's best-kept secret. We visit Lake Issyk-kul; learn about horses and traditional horse games; visit Burana Tower; and in the country's capital, Bishkek, we listen to a portion of the famous poem, "Epic of Manus" – with nearly half-a-million verses.
04:42 – TAJIKISTAN
Tajikistan is a country infused with the influence of Persia, Islam, and Russia. We visit the 2,000-year-old city of Khujand; in this old Silk Road town we explore the colorful covered Panjshanbe Bazaar.
05:06 – UZBEKISTAN
Some of the most famous UNESCO-listed Silk Road sights are in Uzbekistan. We visit Osh and Rishtan in Fergana Valley; explore the country's capital, Tashkent; wander through Samarkand, known as the "Crossroad of Cultures" with RegistanSquare's blue-tiled mosaics, mosques, and madrassahs; and see Shakhrisabze, birthplace of Tamerlane the Conqueror. Bukhara was an oasis in the desert for Silk Road camel caravans long ago, and still is for modern travelers today. In Khiva, the Old Town called Ichon Qala looks much as it did centuries ago, while Nukus is known for its once-banned avant-garde Soviet art at the Savitsky Museum.
07:56 – TURKMENISTAN
Turkmenistan is a country of tribal culture and camels as well as modern cities and transportation. We visit three UNESCO-listed sites: Khorezm's Kunya Urgench and Kutlug-Timur Minaret, Merv, and the 2,000-year-old city of Nisa. The tour ends in Turkmenistan's capital of Ashgabat, filled with white marble buildings, as well as a nearby visit to an Akhal-Teke horse-breeding farm.

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[VOM Radio] Central Asia: Seeds Being Planted

“Brother Jay” has just returned from Central Asia, where he shared fellowship with Christians facing persecution while trying to reach Muslims with the gospel message. Jay will share the challenges these believers face—including the challenge of connecting with other believers and even just meeting together for worship. Jay tells us how the example of these believers challenges his own faith, and how he prepares to travel into dangerous places where Christians are laying down their lives for Christ. You’ll be able to pray more effectively for believers in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and other nations in Central Asia after hearing Brother Jay this week on VOMRadio.

RFE/RLive: The U.S. and Central Asia--A New Relationship?

U.S.Secretary of State John Kerry just wrapped up a trip through Central Asia that was aimed at reassuring the leaders of five states that U.S. support will continue, even as security concerns in the region rise. Join us in this edition of RFE/RLive to examine the secretary's trip and the new US - Central Asia relationship, with its implications for security and human rights in the region.

published: 04 Nov 2015

Briefing/Google Hangout on Central Asia with author Philip Shishkin

The Taliban Threat to Central Asia

Last week, Taliban militants launched a series of coordinated attacks, capturing a key district on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border and scorching numerous government buildings in their wake.
As the northern border of Afghanistan becomes a flashpoint for a revitalized Taliban insurgency, President Obama has extended the presence of U.S. troops in the country, and leaders from several Central Asian nations, including Turkmenistan, are scrambling to deal with the deteriorating security situation.
In this edition of RFE/RLive, we examine the Taliban's resurgence in northern Afghanistan, and its implications for Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbors.

published: 21 Oct 2015

Tales From The New Silk Road

China’s “New Silk Road” is a multibillion dollar project, linking it to European markets via a corridor of trade and investment across Central Asia. Kazakhstan is a major partner, and the two countries speak glowingly of their cooperation. But beneath the veneer of warm words, corruption, bureaucracy, and old antipathies sometimes get in the way.

Live: What’s the link between China and Central Asia? 了解突厥民族传统生活方式，寻找中国元素

In Turkey’s Istanbul, Central Asian countries showcase artifacts from ethnic minorities. From carpets, scarves and potteries, a lot can be learned from the artworks on display. Let’s take a closer look at the patterns and objects that reflect the way of life in Central Asia as well as Turkey and see their deep connection with China’s ancient civilization.

published: 13 May 2018

Porkins Great Game ep 1 ISIS is everywhere in Central Asia

The wait is finally over: The new podcast series produced by Christoph Germann and me, Porkins Great Game, is now up and running! This new podcast will deal exclusively with Central Asia and the Caucus region, and will explore the various geopolitical machinations that compose the "New Great Game." Porkins Great Game will be a monthly podcast and we really encourage you to be a part of this endeavor. So please follow us on Twitter, @PorkinsPolicy & @NewGreatGame, and feel free to email us with topic suggestions and news stories that pertain to the new great game. You can contact me by emailing porkinspolicy@gmail.com, and you can contact Christoph through the contact form on christophgermann.blogspot.com
On this month's episode we take a look at the increasing violence in Xinjiang as...

Nigel Robinson, CFO of Central Asia Metals (CAML)

Central AsiaMetals (CAML) is an AIM-listed UK company based in London and owns 100% of the Kounrad SX-EW copper project in Kazakhstan. The company has been producing copper at industry leading cash costs for five years and will continue beyond 2030. CAML has a dividend policy of distributing to shareholders a minimum of 20% of gross revenue from Kounrad and has to date returned over $95m to its investors. The Company also has an effective 80% interest in the Shuak copper property in northern Kazakhstan and will begin a detailed exploration programme in Q2 2017.
http://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/events

On today's episode we spoke with independent analyst and researcher Christoph Germann. Christoph runs the invaluable blog, The New Great Game, which deals with Central Asia, the Caucus region as well as regional powers. We discuss the very troubling trend of knife and bomb attacks occurring in the Xinjiang region of China. Christoph explains what is at stake for China as well as the western powers when it comes to this oil rich geo-strategic region. We also explored the situation in Azerbaijan. Christoph explains how CIA puppet Fethullah Gulen and his Islamic movement have entrenched themselves in the nation in much the same way as in Turkey. We round off the conversation by discussing Gladio B and how Azerbaijan has been used as a base of operations for NATO and there roving band of ...

[VOM Radio] Central Asia: Seeds Being Planted

“Brother Jay” has just returned from Central Asia, where he shared fellowship with Christians facing persecution while trying to reach Muslims with the gospel m...

“Brother Jay” has just returned from Central Asia, where he shared fellowship with Christians facing persecution while trying to reach Muslims with the gospel message. Jay will share the challenges these believers face—including the challenge of connecting with other believers and even just meeting together for worship. Jay tells us how the example of these believers challenges his own faith, and how he prepares to travel into dangerous places where Christians are laying down their lives for Christ. You’ll be able to pray more effectively for believers in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and other nations in Central Asia after hearing Brother Jay this week on VOMRadio.

“Brother Jay” has just returned from Central Asia, where he shared fellowship with Christians facing persecution while trying to reach Muslims with the gospel message. Jay will share the challenges these believers face—including the challenge of connecting with other believers and even just meeting together for worship. Jay tells us how the example of these believers challenges his own faith, and how he prepares to travel into dangerous places where Christians are laying down their lives for Christ. You’ll be able to pray more effectively for believers in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and other nations in Central Asia after hearing Brother Jay this week on VOMRadio.

U.S.Secretary of State John Kerry just wrapped up a trip through Central Asia that was aimed at reassuring the leaders of five states that U.S. support will continue, even as security concerns in the region rise. Join us in this edition of RFE/RLive to examine the secretary's trip and the new US - Central Asia relationship, with its implications for security and human rights in the region.

U.S.Secretary of State John Kerry just wrapped up a trip through Central Asia that was aimed at reassuring the leaders of five states that U.S. support will continue, even as security concerns in the region rise. Join us in this edition of RFE/RLive to examine the secretary's trip and the new US - Central Asia relationship, with its implications for security and human rights in the region.

The Taliban Threat to Central Asia

Last week, Taliban militants launched a series of coordinated attacks, capturing a key district on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border and scorching numerous go...

Last week, Taliban militants launched a series of coordinated attacks, capturing a key district on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border and scorching numerous government buildings in their wake.
As the northern border of Afghanistan becomes a flashpoint for a revitalized Taliban insurgency, President Obama has extended the presence of U.S. troops in the country, and leaders from several Central Asian nations, including Turkmenistan, are scrambling to deal with the deteriorating security situation.
In this edition of RFE/RLive, we examine the Taliban's resurgence in northern Afghanistan, and its implications for Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbors.

Last week, Taliban militants launched a series of coordinated attacks, capturing a key district on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border and scorching numerous government buildings in their wake.
As the northern border of Afghanistan becomes a flashpoint for a revitalized Taliban insurgency, President Obama has extended the presence of U.S. troops in the country, and leaders from several Central Asian nations, including Turkmenistan, are scrambling to deal with the deteriorating security situation.
In this edition of RFE/RLive, we examine the Taliban's resurgence in northern Afghanistan, and its implications for Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbors.

China’s “New Silk Road” is a multibillion dollar project, linking it to European markets via a corridor of trade and investment across Central Asia. Kazakhstan is a major partner, and the two countries speak glowingly of their cooperation. But beneath the veneer of warm words, corruption, bureaucracy, and old antipathies sometimes get in the way.

China’s “New Silk Road” is a multibillion dollar project, linking it to European markets via a corridor of trade and investment across Central Asia. Kazakhstan is a major partner, and the two countries speak glowingly of their cooperation. But beneath the veneer of warm words, corruption, bureaucracy, and old antipathies sometimes get in the way.

Live: What’s the link between China and Central Asia? 了解突厥民族传统生活方式，寻找中国元素

In Turkey’s Istanbul, Central Asian countries showcase artifacts from ethnic minorities. From carpets, scarves and potteries, a lot can be learned from the artw...

In Turkey’s Istanbul, Central Asian countries showcase artifacts from ethnic minorities. From carpets, scarves and potteries, a lot can be learned from the artworks on display. Let’s take a closer look at the patterns and objects that reflect the way of life in Central Asia as well as Turkey and see their deep connection with China’s ancient civilization.

In Turkey’s Istanbul, Central Asian countries showcase artifacts from ethnic minorities. From carpets, scarves and potteries, a lot can be learned from the artworks on display. Let’s take a closer look at the patterns and objects that reflect the way of life in Central Asia as well as Turkey and see their deep connection with China’s ancient civilization.

Porkins Great Game ep 1 ISIS is everywhere in Central Asia

The wait is finally over: The new podcast series produced by Christoph Germann and me, Porkins Great Game, is now up and running! This new podcast will deal e...

The wait is finally over: The new podcast series produced by Christoph Germann and me, Porkins Great Game, is now up and running! This new podcast will deal exclusively with Central Asia and the Caucus region, and will explore the various geopolitical machinations that compose the "New Great Game." Porkins Great Game will be a monthly podcast and we really encourage you to be a part of this endeavor. So please follow us on Twitter, @PorkinsPolicy & @NewGreatGame, and feel free to email us with topic suggestions and news stories that pertain to the new great game. You can contact me by emailing porkinspolicy@gmail.com, and you can contact Christoph through the contact form on christophgermann.blogspot.com
On this month's episode we take a look at the increasing violence in Xinjiang as well as the ISIS connection within the Uyghur separatist movement, and take a look at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization conference in Tajikistan. We discuss the military buildup in NATO proxy-country Georgia as we consider the recent announcement to set up both a NATO training center and training camp for Syrian rebels. Rounding off the Georgia section, we take a look at probable intelligence operative and ISIS commander Tarkhan Batirashivili, offer an update on former Georgian PresidentMikheil Saakashvili, an consider Sibel Edmonds' new novel The LoneGladio and how it pertains to Georgia. Later we examine some of the recent attempts by the government of Azerbaijan to crack down on the Gulenist movement with in the country. Christoph and I explore how the national oil and gas company of Azerbaijan, SOCAR, may be quietly reopening many of the Gulen-funded schools that were recently closed. We also touch upon the the claim that ISIS captured a SOCAR fuel tanker in Syria, and talk about the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the "Contract of the Century." We conclude the podcast with an exploration of the ambush of Saudi PrinceAbdul Aziz bin Fahd this summer in Paris. This story received almost no media coverage, despite the theft of over $300,000 and diplomatic documents from one of the prince's cars. Abdul Aziz bin Fahd is of course a high-profile royal official who has been linked to terrorism in Syria, and to billionaire and former Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri.
For show notes and mp3 download please visit: http://porkinspolicyreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/porkins-great-game-ep-1-isis-is-everywhere-in-central-asisa/

The wait is finally over: The new podcast series produced by Christoph Germann and me, Porkins Great Game, is now up and running! This new podcast will deal exclusively with Central Asia and the Caucus region, and will explore the various geopolitical machinations that compose the "New Great Game." Porkins Great Game will be a monthly podcast and we really encourage you to be a part of this endeavor. So please follow us on Twitter, @PorkinsPolicy & @NewGreatGame, and feel free to email us with topic suggestions and news stories that pertain to the new great game. You can contact me by emailing porkinspolicy@gmail.com, and you can contact Christoph through the contact form on christophgermann.blogspot.com
On this month's episode we take a look at the increasing violence in Xinjiang as well as the ISIS connection within the Uyghur separatist movement, and take a look at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization conference in Tajikistan. We discuss the military buildup in NATO proxy-country Georgia as we consider the recent announcement to set up both a NATO training center and training camp for Syrian rebels. Rounding off the Georgia section, we take a look at probable intelligence operative and ISIS commander Tarkhan Batirashivili, offer an update on former Georgian PresidentMikheil Saakashvili, an consider Sibel Edmonds' new novel The LoneGladio and how it pertains to Georgia. Later we examine some of the recent attempts by the government of Azerbaijan to crack down on the Gulenist movement with in the country. Christoph and I explore how the national oil and gas company of Azerbaijan, SOCAR, may be quietly reopening many of the Gulen-funded schools that were recently closed. We also touch upon the the claim that ISIS captured a SOCAR fuel tanker in Syria, and talk about the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the "Contract of the Century." We conclude the podcast with an exploration of the ambush of Saudi PrinceAbdul Aziz bin Fahd this summer in Paris. This story received almost no media coverage, despite the theft of over $300,000 and diplomatic documents from one of the prince's cars. Abdul Aziz bin Fahd is of course a high-profile royal official who has been linked to terrorism in Syria, and to billionaire and former Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri.
For show notes and mp3 download please visit: http://porkinspolicyreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/porkins-great-game-ep-1-isis-is-everywhere-in-central-asisa/

Central AsiaMetals (CAML) is an AIM-listed UK company based in London and owns 100% of the Kounrad SX-EW copper project in Kazakhstan. The company has been producing copper at industry leading cash costs for five years and will continue beyond 2030. CAML has a dividend policy of distributing to shareholders a minimum of 20% of gross revenue from Kounrad and has to date returned over $95m to its investors. The Company also has an effective 80% interest in the Shuak copper property in northern Kazakhstan and will begin a detailed exploration programme in Q2 2017.
http://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/events

Central AsiaMetals (CAML) is an AIM-listed UK company based in London and owns 100% of the Kounrad SX-EW copper project in Kazakhstan. The company has been producing copper at industry leading cash costs for five years and will continue beyond 2030. CAML has a dividend policy of distributing to shareholders a minimum of 20% of gross revenue from Kounrad and has to date returned over $95m to its investors. The Company also has an effective 80% interest in the Shuak copper property in northern Kazakhstan and will begin a detailed exploration programme in Q2 2017.
http://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/events

On today's episode we spoke with independent analyst and researcher Christoph Germann. Christoph runs the invaluable blog, The New Great Game, which deals with...

On today's episode we spoke with independent analyst and researcher Christoph Germann. Christoph runs the invaluable blog, The New Great Game, which deals with Central Asia, the Caucus region as well as regional powers. We discuss the very troubling trend of knife and bomb attacks occurring in the Xinjiang region of China. Christoph explains what is at stake for China as well as the western powers when it comes to this oil rich geo-strategic region. We also explored the situation in Azerbaijan. Christoph explains how CIA puppet Fethullah Gulen and his Islamic movement have entrenched themselves in the nation in much the same way as in Turkey. We round off the conversation by discussing Gladio B and how Azerbaijan has been used as a base of operations for NATO and there roving band of mujahedin fighters, both in the 90's and now in Syria. Lots of information in this one so please go to the show notes.
For show notes, mp3 download and more please visit:

On today's episode we spoke with independent analyst and researcher Christoph Germann. Christoph runs the invaluable blog, The New Great Game, which deals with Central Asia, the Caucus region as well as regional powers. We discuss the very troubling trend of knife and bomb attacks occurring in the Xinjiang region of China. Christoph explains what is at stake for China as well as the western powers when it comes to this oil rich geo-strategic region. We also explored the situation in Azerbaijan. Christoph explains how CIA puppet Fethullah Gulen and his Islamic movement have entrenched themselves in the nation in much the same way as in Turkey. We round off the conversation by discussing Gladio B and how Azerbaijan has been used as a base of operations for NATO and there roving band of mujahedin fighters, both in the 90's and now in Syria. Lots of information in this one so please go to the show notes.
For show notes, mp3 download and more please visit:

Who are the People of Central Asia? Genetics of the Turkic Peoples

Who are the people of Central Asia? Today, we're going to take a look at the people and genetics of the region of Central Asia, mostly the Central AsianTurkic peoples.
Central Asia is a very noteworthy region, seeing how it was one of the first instances on the planet of a major genetic shift in a human population since antiquity, and the former indigenous inhabitants of the region are not well known about outside of the region.
Let me know your thoughts on the region of Central Asia, and the people that inhabit it! Thanks! Btw guys, I've decided that I'm really gonna be working to get to everyone's requests, so I'll be releasing a video once every 2 days, instead of once a week. Thanks for all the support guys!

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What Are 'The Stans' and How Powerful Are They?

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Central Asia is the ...

What Are 'The Stans' and How Powerful Are They?

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Central Asia is the birthplace of international relations and trade, but what do we know about the region's independent republics?
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How much do you know about 'the Stans' of central Asia?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/quiz/2015/jan/14/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-stans-central-asia-kyrzbekistan-quiz
"After the New York Times mistakenly created the nation of Kyrzbekistan, we test your knowledge on central Asia. Do you know the difference between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan? And how about Uzbekistan?"
The United States Just Closed Its LastBase in Central Asia
http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/the-united-states-just-closed-its-last-base-in-central-asia/
"What the closure of Manas' TransitCenter means for Central Asia's future."
Stan'd if You Do, Stan'd if You Don't
http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/10/17/stand-if-you-do-stand-if-you-dont/
"rom the seemingly endless violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan to the personality cult surrounding the late dictator of Turkmenistan, the seven countries that comprise "the Stans" are stuck with a lousy brand. But two of these countries, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, are looking for a makeover."
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Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’...

Gorgeous Footage: Journey Through Two of Central Asia’s Stunning 'Stans' | Short Film Showcase

With dramatic mountain landscapes, stark and craggy ridges, and rolling open pastures, it’s easy to see why an adventurous traveler would be drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. These two countries are part of the “seven Stans” of Central Asia—an area rich with history that traces back to the mighty conquerors and caravan merchants of the Silk Road. In this short, filmmaker Jorgo Kokkinidis shares the stunning footage from his summer adventure in the heart of Asia.
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The History of Central Asia: Every Year

Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; ...

The History of Central Asia: Every Year

Central Asia has long been the point of transmission between eastern and western culture; such is reflected in its history. This video shows how it changed over time from 209 BCE to 1244.
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Central Asia’s Post-Soviet Water War Explained

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"만 19세 되면 한국 떠나야"…고려인 4세의 설움
Eighty years have passed since the forced deportation of ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East to Central Asian countries.
Still today, many of them struggle to find their home, and that includes those who returned to home soil.
Kim Hyesung turns the spotlight to their side of the story for our News Features tonight.
Sixteen-year-old Lee Mi-yeon is studying hard with her classmates at a high school in Ansan, south of Seoul.
Unlike the other students, she's a Kareisky, an ethnic Korean from Central Asia, who moved to Korea from Uzbekistan in 2011.
After many ups and downs, Mi-yeon says she's finally adjusted to her life in Korea.
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"I cried almost every day during my first year here in Korea, telling my mom I want to go back to Uzbekistan because I had no friends and everything was new. But after picking up the Korean language and slowly making more friends, I became more open personality-wise. I made more friends and have supportive teachers. I'm really grateful "
Mi-yeon's parents came to Korea in 2009, two years before her, to work and settle down.
They say they're glad they were able to live together again, and they're proud to see their daughter doing well in school.
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"All l wish for... is to see Mi-yeon grow up, go to college, get married, have kids here in Korea and be happy. We've lived in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Korea, and have a somewhat mixed identity. Ultimately I feel like Korea is my home at heart. But because of the visa issue, I'm worried that that my wish might be impossible."
"A growing number of ethnic Koreans from Central Asia have moved to South Korea over the last several years -- a total of 40-thousand as of this year. But around a thousand of them, kids like Lee Mi-yeon, the fourth generation, will eventually have to leave the country when they turn 19."
The current Overseas Koreans Act defines overseas Koreans as those with citizenship in another country who have at least one parent or grandparent who possessed Korean citizenship.
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"The third generation can get national health insurance and work in Korea, but the fourth generation who came with parents with H2 working visa cannot remain in the country on family-sponsored visas once they become adults."
These people are the descendants of Koreans who moved to the Russian Far East during the Japanese colonial rule.
Under Stalin's regime in the Soviet Union, they were forced in 1937 to relocate to Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
They've lived outside of Korea for decades.
But according to Kim Young-suk, the director of a social welfare organization supporting ethnic Koreans, the Kareski still have a lot in common with Koreans here.
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"Many formed their own Korean communities even when in Central Asia. Kareisky still maintain a Korean lifestyle and customs, such as eating Korean food, holding ancestral rites and upholding Korean traditional virtues like filial duty."
Kim says if the fourth generation are forced to leave Korea when they turn 19, it could create social problems, not to mention the separation of families.
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"After having painfully adjusted to Korean society, the fourth generation will have go through a readjustment process all over again in Central Asia. They may not be able to find a job. Above all, they want to stay in Korea, but if forced to leave, it could create anti-Korean sentiment."
An organization in Korea is calling for the current Overseas Koreans Act to be revised.
The People’s Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the Forced Kareisky Relocation submitted a proposal to the MoonAdministration on June 6th.
Experts say the 1999 Act is outdated, and that the Korean government has a duty to help the Kareisky. many of whom are descendants of the Korean independence activists of the early 20th century.
But there's no easy fix.
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"From a common-sense standpoint, the current Act on Overseas Koreans does need changes. But if the government grants visas to all ethnic Koreans from Central Asia, they would also need to give visas to all ethnic Koreans from China. Revising the law could result in discrimination and conflict with the Chinese government. So the Moon Administration definitely needs to take a cautious and wise approach."
Even after several decades, many ethnic Koreans from Central Asia are still struggling to find a place to call home.
As more of them return to Korea, there'll be more in the fourth generation living in fear, not knowing how long they can stay with their family.
And time to find a fair solution is running out.
Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.

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The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a l...

The people, history and culture of Uzbekistan - Traveling the Silk Road | DW Documentary

With its magical buildings, fascinating landscapes and friendly people, Uzbekistan has a lot to offer. It is a country caught between rich traditions and modernity.
Wild equestrian games, fairytale palaces and hospitable people proud of their magnificent culture - all this will be encountered by those traveling through Uzbekistan on the Silk Road. The central Asian country borders Kazakhstan to the north and Afghanistan to the south. The journey begins in Samarkand, one of central Asia’s oldest cities.
For centuries cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva provided the necessary infrastructure for the caravans on the Silk Road, allowing merchants to trade their goods and providing accommodation for them and their animals. Many buildings still survive to underline the splendor and wealth that trade once generated. In Samarkand, one of the world’s oldest cities, three outstanding Koran schools, known as madrasas, on RegistanSquare have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theBoysun region in the Hissar Mountains the ancient, and none-too-gentle riding game known as Kopkari is held at Nowruz, the New Year festival. More than a hundred horsemen try to pick up the body of a dead goat from the ground and to escape with this from all the others. In 1380 the Uzbek folk hero Amir Timur (Tamerlane) had the gigantic Ak Sarav, the White Palace, built in Shahrisabz, the town of his birth. It had a thousand rooms adorned with gemstones.
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BACKPACKING IN CENTRAL ASIA - BISHEK, KYRGYZSTAN - Ep 161

FROM BISHEK TO ISSYK-ATA, BACKPACKING IN KYRGYZSTAN
After traveling the more touristic pl...

BACKPACKING IN CENTRAL ASIA - BISHEK, KYRGYZSTAN - Ep 161

FROM BISHEK TO ISSYK-ATA, BACKPACKING IN KYRGYZSTAN
After traveling the more touristic places Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, I decided to explore much less seen countries
See here Episode 160: What To See In Bishek Kyrgyzstan: https://youtu.be/u0mJZK8pVgw
Join me Monday to Friday on this amazing road trip from Asia to Europe. I aim to create an entertaining piece of content about my travels 2-3 times per week. Unless literally everything goes wrong, but than still, I'll try to make a video about that! I can be super excited about the simple things in life and I think that life is amazing!
Before this road trip plan from Asia to Europe, I crossed the Pacific Ocean on sailing boats as crew member and visited The Unites States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, The Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, The Kingdom Of Niue, Rarotonga, Tonga, Fiji, some other small islands and ended up in New Zealand. In New Zealand I cycled 3.000km from top to bottom. After that I flew to Vietnam to start a motorbike trip. Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi by Motorbike, after which into Laos and Cambodia. Than travelled a short time in Thailand. After Thailand I flew to Kyrgyzstan to buy a car and drive back to Europe. I wanted to drive from Thailand back to Europe but the crossing through Myanmar with your own car is too expensive as also the crossing from India to Tajikistan, because currently you can't go through Afghanistan and have to pay for a guide to go through China. This is all amazing, unless you are a budget traveller.
Right now I am in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan

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What's the Difference between Modern Turkish People and Turkic Central Asians?

What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Tod...

What's the Difference between Modern Turkish People and Turkic Central Asians?

What's the difference between the modern Turkish people and the Turkic Central Asians? Today we're going to discuss the similarities and differences between the modern Turkic groups that inhabit North Asia, Central Asia and Southwest Asia.
Go ahead and let me know your thoughts on the Turkic peoples, and check out my QnA I will be releasing later today on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ_KS2ikIc_sLtZBmZBWOw
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https://evolutionistx.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/turkey-not-very-turkic-a-genetic-history-of-the-turkic-peoples/
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Introducing Central Asia

Start exploring Central Asia with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-asia

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Pearl of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan Nature - 2014

Located between China and Kazakstan, unknown by most of the world, there's Kyrgyzstan. Som...

Pearl of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan Nature - 2014

Located between China and Kazakstan, unknown by most of the world, there's Kyrgyzstan. Sometimes named "the Swizerland of central Asia", this nation hides some of the greatest natural landscapes of the Earth.
For further information about this country, check our website
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Central Asia

Central Asia is the core region of the Asiancontinent and stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also sometimes referred to as Middle Asia, and, colloquially, "the 'stans" (as the six countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of") and is within the scope of the wider Eurasian continent.

Various definitions of Central Asia's exact composition exist, and not one definition is universally accepted. Despite this uncertainty in defining borders, the region does have some important overall characteristics. For one, Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. As a result, it has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, Western Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.

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[VOM Radio] Central Asia: Seeds Being Planted

“Brother Jay” has just returned from Central Asia, where he shared fellowship with Christians facing persecution while trying to reach Muslims with the gospel message. Jay will share the challenges these believers face—including the challenge of connecting with other believers and even just meeting together for worship. Jay tells us how the example of these believers challenges his own faith, and how he prepares to travel into dangerous places where Christians are laying down their lives for Christ. You’ll be able to pray more effectively for believers in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and other nations in Central Asia after hearing Brother Jay this week on VOMRadio.

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Historical Legacies and Perspectives for the Future in Central Asia

On December 13, 2016, the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) and the Swedish ...

RFE/RLive: The U.S. and Central Asia--A New Relationship?

U.S.Secretary of State John Kerry just wrapped up a trip through Central Asia that was aimed at reassuring the leaders of five states that U.S. support will continue, even as security concerns in the region rise. Join us in this edition of RFE/RLive to examine the secretary's trip and the new US - Central Asia relationship, with its implications for security and human rights in the region.

The Taliban Threat to Central Asia

Last week, Taliban militants launched a series of coordinated attacks, capturing a key district on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border and scorching numerous government buildings in their wake.
As the northern border of Afghanistan becomes a flashpoint for a revitalized Taliban insurgency, President Obama has extended the presence of U.S. troops in the country, and leaders from several Central Asian nations, including Turkmenistan, are scrambling to deal with the deteriorating security situation.
In this edition of RFE/RLive, we examine the Taliban's resurgence in northern Afghanistan, and its implications for Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbors.

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Tales From The New Silk Road

China’s “New Silk Road” is a multibillion dollar project, linking it to European markets v...

Tales From The New Silk Road

China’s “New Silk Road” is a multibillion dollar project, linking it to European markets via a corridor of trade and investment across Central Asia. Kazakhstan is a major partner, and the two countries speak glowingly of their cooperation. But beneath the veneer of warm words, corruption, bureaucracy, and old antipathies sometimes get in the way.

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The Roots of Fundamentalist Rage in Central Asia (2002)

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Live: What’s the link between China and Central Asia? 了解突厥民族传统生活方式，寻找中国元素

In Turkey’s Istanbul, Central Asian countries showcase artifacts from ethnic minorities. From carpets, scarves and potteries, a lot can be learned from the artworks on display. Let’s take a closer look at the patterns and objects that reflect the way of life in Central Asia as well as Turkey and see their deep connection with China’s ancient civilization.

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Porkins Great Game ep 1 ISIS is everywhere in Central Asia

The wait is finally over: The new podcast series produced by Christoph Germann and me, Po...

Porkins Great Game ep 1 ISIS is everywhere in Central Asia

The wait is finally over: The new podcast series produced by Christoph Germann and me, Porkins Great Game, is now up and running! This new podcast will deal exclusively with Central Asia and the Caucus region, and will explore the various geopolitical machinations that compose the "New Great Game." Porkins Great Game will be a monthly podcast and we really encourage you to be a part of this endeavor. So please follow us on Twitter, @PorkinsPolicy & @NewGreatGame, and feel free to email us with topic suggestions and news stories that pertain to the new great game. You can contact me by emailing porkinspolicy@gmail.com, and you can contact Christoph through the contact form on christophgermann.blogspot.com
On this month's episode we take a look at the increasing violence in Xinjiang as well as the ISIS connection within the Uyghur separatist movement, and take a look at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization conference in Tajikistan. We discuss the military buildup in NATO proxy-country Georgia as we consider the recent announcement to set up both a NATO training center and training camp for Syrian rebels. Rounding off the Georgia section, we take a look at probable intelligence operative and ISIS commander Tarkhan Batirashivili, offer an update on former Georgian PresidentMikheil Saakashvili, an consider Sibel Edmonds' new novel The LoneGladio and how it pertains to Georgia. Later we examine some of the recent attempts by the government of Azerbaijan to crack down on the Gulenist movement with in the country. Christoph and I explore how the national oil and gas company of Azerbaijan, SOCAR, may be quietly reopening many of the Gulen-funded schools that were recently closed. We also touch upon the the claim that ISIS captured a SOCAR fuel tanker in Syria, and talk about the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the "Contract of the Century." We conclude the podcast with an exploration of the ambush of Saudi PrinceAbdul Aziz bin Fahd this summer in Paris. This story received almost no media coverage, despite the theft of over $300,000 and diplomatic documents from one of the prince's cars. Abdul Aziz bin Fahd is of course a high-profile royal official who has been linked to terrorism in Syria, and to billionaire and former Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri.
For show notes and mp3 download please visit: http://porkinspolicyreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/porkins-great-game-ep-1-isis-is-everywhere-in-central-asisa/

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Global Journalist: Uzbekistan's dictatorship at a crossroads

The central Asian nation of Uzbekistan is known for its spectacular mosques, vast fields o...

Nigel Robinson, CFO of Central Asia Metals (CAML)

Central AsiaMetals (CAML) is an AIM-listed UK company based in London and owns 100% of the Kounrad SX-EW copper project in Kazakhstan. The company has been producing copper at industry leading cash costs for five years and will continue beyond 2030. CAML has a dividend policy of distributing to shareholders a minimum of 20% of gross revenue from Kounrad and has to date returned over $95m to its investors. The Company also has an effective 80% interest in the Shuak copper property in northern Kazakhstan and will begin a detailed exploration programme in Q2 2017.
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The reason? A progressive, Taseer had expressed sympathy for Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of committing blasphemy ... The nation has experienced considerable loosening of the government’s grip on the press and the subsequent proliferation of numerous privately owned radio outlets and television channels ... Technology, particularly the introduction of 24/7 radio and TV, has brought the media within easy reach of the people....

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This in return raises fears of AsiaPacific exporters that turnover will decline ... A worsening of the global trade environment in the coming months, due to a surge in protectionism, could have severe repercussions in Asia Pacific ... These are results that emerge from the latest Atradius Payment Practices Barometer for Asia Pacific - May 2018 ... Assessing risk is central to the relationships we build with our customers....